hepatomegaly

hepatomegaly

hepatomegaly

(hĕp′ə-tə-mĕg′ə-lē, hĭ-păt′ə-)

n.

Abnormal enlargement of the liver.

hepatomegaly

[hep′ətōmeg′əlē]

Etymology: Gk, hēpar + megas, large

abnormal enlargement of the liver that is usually a sign of disease, often discovered by percussion and palpation as part of a physical examination. In hepatomegaly the liver is easily palpable below the ribs in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and may be tender to the touch. Hepatomegaly may be caused by hepatitis or other infection; fatty infiltration, as in alcoholism; biliary obstruction; or malignancy.

After the injections period, five groups of mice (n=10 mice/ group), were investigated for antimalarial efficacy, degree of parasitaemia, assessment of pathology including body weight, physiological activities, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and anemia.

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